Brandon's 2012 ISM STI
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Ok guys and gals got some more updates here that ive done while I was off work.
So first we got the centre caps put in the 57dr and and hub centric rings in the wheels and mounted the wheels back up and lowered the car.
We had taken the headlights out along with the centre console and trunk liner. Next was to finish the rear diff bushings. So we used a press to get the bushings out.
Here is a pic of the old vs new bushings
New bushings in
and rear diff mount bolted back up in place
So first we got the centre caps put in the 57dr and and hub centric rings in the wheels and mounted the wheels back up and lowered the car.
We had taken the headlights out along with the centre console and trunk liner. Next was to finish the rear diff bushings. So we used a press to get the bushings out.
Here is a pic of the old vs new bushings
New bushings in
and rear diff mount bolted back up in place
Next was a start on the IAG aos. Here is the AOS laid out. What a beautiful product. Instructions are excellent also.
So first step is to remove the intercooler.
Next there is a line you have to disconnect underneath the overflow tank. Angled needle nose are awesome for this.
Next you locate and remove the PCV valve next to the turbo.
Then there is another line that you unclip and remove underneath the intake manifold
So first step is to remove the intercooler.
Next there is a line you have to disconnect underneath the overflow tank. Angled needle nose are awesome for this.
Next you locate and remove the PCV valve next to the turbo.
Then there is another line that you unclip and remove underneath the intake manifold
PCV valve and splitter removed. My valve had been pretty jammed up with gunky oil. The Grimmspeed aos didnt do its job at all. and what we figure is where the valve was blocked it was building up more pressure and leaking around the seal and causing the GS AOS to not work properly.
Next remove the threaded plug.
and install the new plug. used some lock tight to keep it in place.
we used a 1/4 allen drive to tighten.
Next remove the threaded plug.
and install the new plug. used some lock tight to keep it in place.
we used a 1/4 allen drive to tighten.
Next is to unhook the main engine connection
and install the 2 lines on the new aos
install the mounting bracket
and mount the IAG aos.
thats about all we got done on the aos but updates should come for tomorrow again.
Also just a pic of the amount of oil that pooled up inside the throttle body.
and install the 2 lines on the new aos
install the mounting bracket
and mount the IAG aos.
thats about all we got done on the aos but updates should come for tomorrow again.
Also just a pic of the amount of oil that pooled up inside the throttle body.
Another little project I done was the centre console. Plasti dipped the silver piece. So here the start.
Removed boot and painters taped the sides and front.
This is 4 coats in.
after the 5th coat dried I used a razor blade to cut along the STi badge and remove the dip and the tape.
Boot in and just need to do a little touch up in the edge.
other then that I think it turned out alright. Looks better then that cheap silver crap.
I also picked up some hardwood for the trunk and got the 2 angles in the trunk to cut in the trunk. That should turn out ok and im excited for that little project.
Some other little things we are going to fix is extend the fuel lines going to the FPR so I can flip that around and able to see the gauge, also noticed that my oil pressure gauge connections arent making good contact cause the damn nuts came off again :\ so we will lock tight those on this time.
So now for the bad news... I was talking to Vollkommen and they unfortunely had a break in, so there will be a bit of a delay on that but that didnt really matter once I found out my wheels wont be here until june. So going to roll the front fenders and try it out on the 57s
Removed boot and painters taped the sides and front.
This is 4 coats in.
after the 5th coat dried I used a razor blade to cut along the STi badge and remove the dip and the tape.
Boot in and just need to do a little touch up in the edge.
other then that I think it turned out alright. Looks better then that cheap silver crap.
I also picked up some hardwood for the trunk and got the 2 angles in the trunk to cut in the trunk. That should turn out ok and im excited for that little project.
Some other little things we are going to fix is extend the fuel lines going to the FPR so I can flip that around and able to see the gauge, also noticed that my oil pressure gauge connections arent making good contact cause the damn nuts came off again :\ so we will lock tight those on this time.
So now for the bad news... I was talking to Vollkommen and they unfortunely had a break in, so there will be a bit of a delay on that but that didnt really matter once I found out my wheels wont be here until june. So going to roll the front fenders and try it out on the 57s
HolyCrapItsFast
Drinks beer!
Wow that AIG AOS is amazing looking. I think That is going to be my next purchase.I also like how you paint job turned out. I like it better than the silver also. I'd like to see it installed. :tup:
I agree I think the IAG is awesome. From reviews and talking to other tuners/builders it seems the IAG is the best AOS for sure. Its huge compared to both the Perrin and Crawford. Hopefully this fixes my problem. Thanks for the kind words
it should be installed by next weekend hopefully!
I ordered the street version of the IAG AOS with plans to convert it race down the line. It seems like it is the go to AOS on the market now. Everyone suggests it
Thats the one that vents to Intake is it?
Yes it is the one that vents to the intake.
Yea thats what my Grimmspeed one done. Just wanted to try something different lol I know a few people who run the comp one and love it so I said I would give it a try lol
Running the coolant lines. Had the line with the elbow come up on the front of the turbo.
Lines connected to the AOS
Now to run the lines to the crank case
And thats about it for right now. Hoping to have the AOS installed by tonight. Then start with fixing the Oil Pressure gauge and re-plumbing the fuel lines to the regulator and after that possibly start running some of the lines for the Air Suspension.
Lines connected to the AOS
Now to run the lines to the crank case
And thats about it for right now. Hoping to have the AOS installed by tonight. Then start with fixing the Oil Pressure gauge and re-plumbing the fuel lines to the regulator and after that possibly start running some of the lines for the Air Suspension.
So another little update.
Hooking up the last of the hoses on the AOS.
So the 3 ports. Top and middle go to valve covers and the bottom going to the block where the PCV valve used to be.
The big line on top of the AOS routes next to the mount for the transmission and gets tied down. That is the only thing left for that. So when I get a chance again we will go underneath and do that and the AOS install in complete.
Intercooler mounted back up.
Bit tight under the intercooler lol
And the old Grimmspeed aos
Hooking up the last of the hoses on the AOS.
So the 3 ports. Top and middle go to valve covers and the bottom going to the block where the PCV valve used to be.
The big line on top of the AOS routes next to the mount for the transmission and gets tied down. That is the only thing left for that. So when I get a chance again we will go underneath and do that and the AOS install in complete.
Intercooler mounted back up.
Bit tight under the intercooler lol
And the old Grimmspeed aos
HolyCrapItsFast
Drinks beer!
Nice job! :tup:
What does running coolant to the AOS do exactly? Does it help with condensing the oil out of the vapor stream?
What does running coolant to the AOS do exactly? Does it help with condensing the oil out of the vapor stream?
Thats pretty much what im thinking it does as well lol
My goodness your still here?? Havent heard tell of you in quite some time lol I dont think it mentions is lol I think I paid close to $500 for the setup
